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SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1904.
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DAILY fl A PTT AL JOURNAL
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HREE HUNDRED LIVES LOST
UTHERAN
SUNDAY SCHOOL
EXCURSION
teamer Burns With Sixteen Hundred
People on Board Three Hundred
Lives Lost
s'ew York, Juno 15. The steam-
at General Slocum 1b ashore off
Irth Brothers Island, at 138th street.
llephone messages say many per
ns have lost their lives. The vessel
bk fire, and the pilot steored for the
ore, but beforo the ship had beached
flames spread from stem to
fern. The Slocunu carried an excur-
on party of 1C00, half of .whom wero
llldren. Many jumped overboard and
owned, while others wero burned
! death on tho boat. A tolophone op-
ator at Brothers Island states the
iter near the island is full of dead
Ita The Slocum was an Immense
Bple decker plying between New
brk and Rockaway beach. It Is now
ported that 500 lives are lost.
The Slocum left tho foot of East
ilrd street for Locust Grove at 9
:lock this morning, engaged by tho
inday School classes of St, Mark's
itheran church, on Sixth street, be-
teen seconi ana liowery. The
lolckerbocker Steamboat Company
e the owners of tho Slocum, and
ive received a message, stating that
io boat was burned to tho water's
ge, and that the hulk was still
hrniDE. Their mossage Bays that a
limber of porEons Jumped overboard,
bd that some were picked up by
ball boats. No estimate of loss of
le Is glvon by tho company. Tho
Slice have recovered 11 bodies thus
adults, mostly women. Ambu-
tees and surgeons were sent to tho
lene.
May Be 300 Lives Lost.
At noon the best estimate placed
the number of lives lost is bo-
pen 200 and 30p. About 50 bodies
been recovered at that time, and
illce, tugboats, steamers and small
iats were out in the Sound looking
r otners. A dozen ambulances,
ores of physicians and nurses and
1 the police reserves in the city
pre on tho scene to rescue
dies of the dead, succor tho living,
pJ aid the injured. It was an annu
al Sunday school excursion'party, and
made up largely of women and child
ren, who commenced boarding tho
steamer at tho foot of East Third
street at 7 o'clock this morning. With
the triple decks well filled, Capta'n
VanSchack, a veteran navigator, gavo
the signal, and the boat pulled out
from hor pier, bound for Locust
Grove, on Long Island Sound. Head
ed up East Itlyer, all went well until
tho boat passed through Hell Gate,
and was nearing Brothers Island.
Then Joy and merriment were quickly
turned to panic by tho cry of 'fire."
Flames had been discovered among
tho life preservers but how or when
they started none have yet been found
who can say.
Tho burning lifepreservors were
torn from their resting places and
thrown overboard, in an endeavor to
smother tho flames. This added great
ly to tho loss of life, as it was noticed
afterwards that bodies recovered from
the water had no llfesaving appara
tus on. Van Schaick, when the dread
ful cry of lire arose, called for full
speed, and headed for tho rock-bound
shores of North Brothers island.
Meantime tho scones aboard were
frightful. The flame- spread with
terrible rapidity, and men, women and
children wero running about wild with
fear, shrieking and in tears, seeking a
havon of safety. Mothers gathered
their children in their arras and
leaped into the water. Others seemed
too dazed to move, nad tho flames
licked up about them, and burned
them to death. Tho great bulk stood
by tho boat until she neared the shore
of tho island, where tho water shoaled
thinking hero they might find a
chance for life. Eyo witnesses say
that as the boat neared the shores
she was surrounded on all sides by
floating bodies of passengers who
had -Jumped. On North Brothers
Island Is located a hospital for con
tagious diseases and other city insti
tutions. rq
LACE CURTAINS
We're showing some of tho now ideas in lace curtains that are Just
a llttlo different from the older patterns, Have you seen them'?
More of tho 20-cont curtain net Just in. It's tho neatest thing we've
wen for sash curtains.
Out Dry Goods Department
I a lively placo. The styles and qualities of the goods aro equal
to any in tho city. When you see our prices you'll realize what the
cash plan can do for a dry goods store. Our customers tell us that
ve are selling ribbons, laces and embroideries 25 to 50 per cent
cheaper than tho regular stores. Our assortment Is very large, and
e aro continually receiving new pattorns.
Thompson's uGloYefittiiip:M Corsets.
In all the now shapes. The new batiste Summer
Corsets are what you want for the warm weather. It
Isn't often that ypu can get such well-known goods
at "racket prices."
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The Brown
Shoe Cos
Are made on modern lasts, and
they givo satisfactory wear. "We
carry a larger lino and soil more
shoes than most shoo stores.
The New York Racket
ihJrt5 honest value for every dojlar spent with them. Clothing, hats
c.k ' .e7erythlng for the whole family. Saloms' cheapest one-prJce
V8'a store.
E. T. BARNES, Proprietor.
RUMORS ABOUT
PORT ARTHUR
Japanese Ruler Has Premised to Protect
Catholic Missionaries Closing in on
Port Arthur
Toklo, June 15. Various reports
are current today concerning a Bea
engagement near Port Arthur. One
has it that tho Russian fleet escaped
from Vladlvstock, gavo battle to the
Japaneso off tho Island of Tsushima.
Tho captain of a Japaneso steamer,
which arrived this morning, says ho
was fired on by tho Russian squadron.
Heavy cannonading was heard this
morning In the neighborhood of Iklsh
Ima Island, not far from Tsushima. A
dispatch received today state that the
entrance to Port Arthur Is again open
The Russlnn cruiser Novlk sailed out
and engaged tho Japanese fleet.
Latest From Mukden.
Rome, Juno 15 An Agnenzla Li
beria dispatch from Mukden states
that extreme heat has resulted in a
serious epidemic of dystentery among
tho Russian troops. Cossacks havo
dispersed 2000 Chaunchuses at a point
80 verts from Mukden.
f Crowding Port.
Che4' Foo, June 15. A report from
Russian sources states that tho Jap
anese suffered severo roversds to
thn north nf Kin Phrvw. Nn rnnflrma-
tion that the Japaneso havo placed
tho 42 siege guns on tho heights north
of Port Arthur. Refugees say only
combatants remain at Port Arthur,
with provisions for only six weeks.
JWill Portect Catholics.
Rome, June 15. Tho pope haa re
colved an autograph letter from tho
Mikado, in which tho Japanese ruler
states that ho has given Instructions
for tho protection of Catholic mis
sionaries wherever Japanese influence
extends.
MUNICIPAL
OWNERSHIP
ADVOCATED
Greater Salem Commercial Club Adopts
Resolution in Favor of Council Buy
ing Electric Light Plant
The Greater Salem Commercial
Club made a move In tho right direc
tion last evening when It voted to
ask tho council to investlgato tho
municipal ownership of electric light
plants, etc.
After the railroad business was dis
posed of Mr. Ford said that lie de
sired to call tho attention of tho
members of tho club to tho fact that
tho electric light contract would ex
nlre this fall, and that ho thought
that it would bo a good plan for tho
city council to investigate tho matter
of tho city owning Its own plant. Ho
then offered tho following resolutien:
"Resolved, That It Is tho sonso of
tho Greater Salem Commercial Club
that it would be to the best interests
of the people of the city for Salons
to own and operate an oloctric' light
plant to supply the city and Its ibr
habitants with ll$ht, and wo would re
spectfully ask tho Salem, city council
to appoint a commltteo to investigate
tho matter of Salem purchasing such
a plant.
Resolved, That tho city council re
ceive proposition's from persons1 or
corporations having water powers or
lighting plants to sell, and at' what
price."
Geo. P. Rodgers thought that the
mombersr of tho club wero not snfH
clently Informed to say whether or
not the plant would bo a paying" In
vestment for the city, and was in fa
vor of striking out a part of tho res
olution. After considerable discus
sion tho resolution was adopted.
Shht Waists
Tho season's prettiest styles
and effects in nice cool waists
for warm weather,
50c to $6.50
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Men's Hats
All tho now shapes and styles
In straw hats. You'll need one
these warm days,
5c to $3.50
ORIGINATORS
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FOR SALEM
MAKERS OF LOW PRICES. ALWAYS A LITTLE BETTER FOR A LITTLE LESS AT THE BIG STORE. WHEN EVER A LOW PRICE IS
QUOTED BY CHEAP STORES' YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND THE SAME ARTICLE FOR A LITTLE LESS OR A BETTER ARTICLE FOR
THE SAME MONEYI IMITATION OF WEAK OPPOSITION TRYING TO RIDE ON THE POPULARITY OF SALEM'S GREATE8T STORE
IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY OF OUR METHODS. OTHER8 M'AY IMITATE BUT NEVER EQUAL OUR GREAT BARGAIN
FACILITIES.
THE PUBLIC OF 8ALEM HA8 LEARNED THAT-THIS 8TORE'S ADVERTISING IS ACCURATE, IT'S BARGAINS REAL, AND THAT IT
NEVER TRIFLES OR JUGGLES WITH THE PEOPLE A DEPENDABLE STORE THAT POSSE8SES THE GREAT PUBLIC'S CONFI
DENCE THAT'S WHY THE PEOPLE COME " HEREWHY OUR ADVERTISING PAYS THE GOOD8 ARE BACK OF IT.
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Out G eat
Suit Sale
This season's best styles and mate
rials sacrificed. Wornon's stylish
Dress and Walking Suits at an un
precodonted low price Prevailing
prices do not covor tho actual cost
of manufacturing Thoro Is a
wide rango of choice.
St Louis fair Contest
A vote with every 25c purchase. No June votes will be counted after
Thursday, June 30 at 6 P, M.
TOTAL NUMBER VOTE8 CAST 18,033
TOTAL NUMBER PERS0N8 VOTED FOR 57
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Miss JJellon, EaBt 5805
Miss Shelton, Mu3ic 6G29
Miss Thomas, Park 1300
Miss Cosper, East ,, 127G
Miss Bushnell, Park ...... 1030
Sfcit Waist
Suit Silks
In new and popular broken cliecka
and stripes, fifteen now pieces just
recolved and placed before you for
your choosing. $1.00 prlcod at
some stores our great SPECIAL.
55c and 69c
COMPARE QUALITIES.
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New
Cosets
All tho now styles
In Erect Form and
sets aro horo In all
Long Hip Summer
Corsets aro horo In
all sizes colors
Pink, White, Blue
Drab and Black.
Half Price 50c to $3.50
Miss Knight, Music 419
Miss Kramer, East 339
Miss Prunk, Elocution ...... 333
Miss Patrick, O. E, S. .",,.. 283
Mies Gordon, North .'..-fX.. V233
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Muslin
Underwe&t
Tho muslin underwear you have
in mind probably Just what you
intended to havo made at more
ls hero. Or it would bo strango
if It. were not horo, for our as
sortments include all tho good and
protty styles and garments, aood
dosigns, good embroideries, neat
sowing nothing thrown together
with a "lick and ft promise" Just
to givo tho appearance of being
something it isn't. Garments
range in price from
t5c to $6.50
Wash Goods
You'll bo agreeably surprised to
soo tho values we're offering In
new WASH GOODS In our big de
partment All tho lato fabrics and
colorings aro ready for your choosing.
CepjllfH V0( if ll.it BehiBntr 4 Man
Men's Suits
Tho careful manner In which our
suits tiro tailored' nssuros comfort
and oasd, a woll as an abundance
of styje. Tholr fit is above criti
cism. Then, too, tho selections
aro offered in unlimited vnrlotlos,
Como In and seo for yoursoljf h.ow
wo can fit you out frotrv
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$10 to $25